Our version of The Tempest attacks the assumption of American exceptionalism. We live in an era where America’s supposed to be “great again,” but that greatness is based on subjugation of disadvantaged people and exploitation of national fears. Prospero’s blindness to his own sense of entitlement — over a state he abandoned and an island he exploited — is at the crux of the problems within the entire play. This production will involve incidental acoustic music and song.
CAST
Prospera- Susan Wismar
Caliban- Christopher Casanova Jones
Miranda- Hannah Roth
Gonzala- Wilma Hatton
Sebastian- Casey Merkey
Antonia- Kasey Meininger
Alonso- Michael Neff
Ferdinand- Tom Murdock
Stefano- Tony Ludovico
Trincula- Heather Gorby
Boatswain- Cory Velazco
Ariel/Iris- Christina Yoho
Ariel/Ceres- Dakota Thorn
Ariel/Juno- Shanelle Marie
PRODUCTION TEAM
Director- David Harewood
SM- Sara Bodde
ASM- Carl Burgason
ASM- Jennifer Burton
Costume Designer- Rebekah Priebe
Sound Designer- William Bragg
Lighting Designer- Robert Philpott
Props Master- Elizabeth Langford
Set Designer- Andrew Weibel
Fight Choreographer- Jason Speicher
Music Director- R. Jordan Estose
Soundboard Op- Fia Friend
Lightboard Op- Grace Seiter
